Wireless device for controlling underwater shooting of camera

Abstract

The invention discloses a wireless device for controlling underwater photographing of a camera, and belongs to the field of underwater photographing equipment. Comprising a waterproof camera shell used for installing a camera; the wireless receiver is used for receiving a wireless control signal for controlling the camera; the wireless transmitter is used for transmitting a wireless control signal for controlling the camera; the wireless transmitter is in wireless connection with the wireless receiver, and the wireless receiver is connected with the camera. During shooting, when the wireless receiver receives an optical signal emitted by the wireless emitter, the optical signal is decoded and transmitted to the control system of the camera, and the shooting action of the camera is triggered, so that the remote control of the camera shutter is realized, and the shooting creation of the underwater special camera position is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of underwater photography equipment, and in particular relates to a wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera. Background Art

[0002] In the existing underwater photography equipment, since the camera is installed in a waterproof camera case, the control mechanism is generally also arranged on the waterproof camera case. When operating the camera, the diver cannot leave the waterproof camera case, which is inconvenient to use. For example, the shutter transmission structure of the camera is installed on the waterproof camera case. When taking photos underwater, the diver usually needs to press the shutter transmission structure on the waterproof camera case to trigger the camera shutter to take photos. When taking photos, the diver cannot leave the waterproof camera case, which is not conducive to the creation of underwater special camera positions. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a wireless device for controlling underwater shooting of a camera, which can remotely control underwater photographic equipment and facilitate the shooting creation of special underwater camera positions.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] The present invention provides a wireless device for controlling underwater shooting of a camera, comprising:

[0006] Waterproof camera case for mounting the camera;

[0007] A wireless receiver, used for receiving a wireless control signal for controlling the camera;

[0008] A wireless transmitter, used for sending a wireless control signal for controlling the camera;

[0009] The wireless transmitter is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiver, and the wireless receiver is connected to the camera.

[0010] Furthermore, a first installation cavity is provided in the waterproof camera housing, and the camera is arranged in the first installation cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, a second installation cavity is provided in the waterproof camera housing, and the wireless receiver is provided in the second installation cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the waterproof camera housing comprises a waterproof front housing and a waterproof rear housing, the waterproof front housing and the waterproof rear housing are sealed and connected to form a cavity, and the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are both arranged in the cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the wireless transmitter includes a shell, a control module, and a wireless transmission module. The control module and the wireless transmission module are both installed in the shell, and the control module is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module.

[0014] Furthermore, the wireless transmitting module includes an electroluminescent component, a reflective component, and a light-transmitting lens, the electroluminescent component is electrically connected to the control module, the shell includes a front shell, the end of the front shell has an opening, and the light-transmitting lens, the reflective component, and the electroluminescent component are arranged in the front shell in sequence from the opening to the back.

[0015] Furthermore, a lens fixing ring is provided at the opening, the outer wall of the lens fixing ring is detachably connected to the inner wall of the front shell, a clamping position is provided between the inner wall of the lens fixing ring and the inner wall of the front shell, and the light-transmitting lens is provided on the clamping position.

[0016] Furthermore, a heat sink is provided on a side of the electroluminescent element away from the reflective element, and the heat sink is in contact with the inner wall of the front shell, and can conduct the heat of the electroluminescent element to the front shell for heat dissipation through the front shell.

[0017] Furthermore, the reflective element is a reflective bowl.

[0018] Furthermore, the shell further includes a rear shell and a snap ring, and the front shell and the rear shell are detachably connected via the snap ring.

[0019] Furthermore, the wireless transmitter also includes a power supply module, which is installed on the rear shell and electrically connected to the control module.

[0020] Furthermore, the power supply module includes a battery, a power-on PCB board, and a sealed back cover. A battery compartment is provided in the back shell, and a plurality of batteries are provided. The plurality of batteries are arranged in the battery compartment and are electrically connected to the control module. A connecting port is provided at the end of the battery compartment, and the power-on PCB board is located in the connecting port and is electrically connected to the battery to realize series connection between the plurality of batteries. The sealed back cover is provided on the outer side of the power-on PCB board and is detachably connected to the inner wall of the connecting port.

[0021] Furthermore, a first threaded component is provided on the sealed rear cover, a second threaded component is provided on the inner wall of the connecting port, and a threaded handle is also provided on the outer side of the sealed rear cover. One end of the first threaded component is threadedly connected to the second threaded component, and the other end is fixedly connected to the threaded handle.

[0022] Furthermore, the control module includes a main control PCB board, a key PCB board, and a control button. The main control PCB board and the key PCB board are arranged in the rear shell, one end of the control button is arranged above the key PCB board, and the other end passes through and is exposed outside the rear shell; and the electroluminescent component, battery, and key PCB board are all electrically connected to the main control PCB board.

[0023] Furthermore, the wireless receiver includes a wireless receiving shell and a wireless receiving mainboard. The wireless receiving mainboard is arranged in the wireless receiving shell and can receive the infrared signal sent by the wireless transmitting module.

[0024] Furthermore, a transparent light-transmitting window is provided on the wireless receiving housing, and the transparent light-transmitting window is directly opposite to the wireless receiving mainboard, so as to facilitate the wireless receiving mainboard to receive the infrared signal sent by the wireless transmitter.

[0025] Furthermore, the wireless receiving shell includes a wireless receiving upper shell and a wireless receiving lower shell, which are fixedly connected to form a cavity; the wireless receiving mainboard is arranged in the cavity and fixedly connected to the wireless receiving upper shell.

[0026] Furthermore, the transparent light-transmitting window is installed on the wireless receiving upper shell.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by setting up a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver, the wireless receiver is connected to the camera through a shutter cable, and when shooting, a light signal is emitted by the wireless transmitter located outside the waterproof camera shell, and when the wireless receiver receives the light signal emitted by the wireless transmitter, it decodes it and transmits it to the control system of the camera, and the control system of the camera performs corresponding operations according to the decoded signal to trigger the shooting action of the camera, thereby realizing remote control of the camera shutter and facilitating the shooting creation of special underwater camera positions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 The invention is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wireless shutter device in which a wireless receiver is arranged in a waterproof camera housing.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the waterproof camera housing.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a wireless receiver.

[0031] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a wireless transmitter.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of a wireless transmitter.

[0033] Figure 6 The invention is a schematic diagram of the structure of a waterproof camera case in which a wireless receiver is arranged outside the waterproof camera case.

[0034] In the figure: 1, waterproof camera housing; 11, waterproof front housing; 12, waterproof rear housing; 2, camera; 3, wireless receiver; 31, wireless receiver housing; 311, wireless receiver upper housing; 312, wireless receiver lower housing; 32, wireless receiver mainboard; 33, transparent light-transmitting window; 4, wireless transmitter; 41, housing; 411, upper housing; 412, opening; 413, clamping position; 414, lower housing; 415, clamp ring; 416, battery compartment; 417, connection port; 42, control module ; 421, main control PCB board; 422, button PCB board; 423, control button; 43, wireless transmission module; 431, electroluminescent component; 432, reflective component; 433, light-transmitting lens; 434, lens fixing ring; 435, heat sink; 44, power supply module; 441, battery; 442, power-on PCB board; 443, sealed back cover; 444, first threaded component; 445, second threaded component; 446, threaded handle; 5, first installation cavity; 6, second installation cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0036] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0037] See also Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a wireless device for controlling a camera to shoot underwater, comprising:

[0038] A waterproof camera housing 1, used for mounting a camera 2;

[0039] A wireless receiver 3, used for receiving a wireless control signal for controlling the camera;

[0040] A wireless transmitter 4, used for sending a wireless control signal for controlling the camera;

[0041] The wireless transmitter 4 is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiver 3 , and the wireless receiver 3 is connected to the camera 2 .

[0042] In this embodiment, when the wireless device is used to control the camera shutter, its working process is as follows: the wireless receiver 3 is connected to the camera 2 through a shutter cable. When shooting, a light signal is emitted through the wireless transmitter 4 located outside the waterproof camera housing 1. When the wireless receiver 3 receives the light signal emitted by the wireless transmitter 4, it decodes it and transmits it to the control system of the camera 2. The control system of the camera 2 performs corresponding operations according to the decoded signal, triggering the shooting action of the camera 2, thereby realizing remote control of the shutter of the camera 2, and facilitating the shooting creation of the underwater special camera 2.

[0043] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 The wireless receiver 3 can be arranged in the waterproof camera housing 1 to better protect it. Figure 6 The wireless receiver 3 can be arranged outside the waterproof camera housing 1, and the shutter cable passes through the waterproof hole on the waterproof camera housing 1 and is connected to the camera 2, which is convenient for taking and putting. Both of the above two implementation methods should be within the protection scope of this application.

[0044] It can be understood that: this embodiment can not only remotely control the shutter of the camera wirelessly, but also realize wireless control of other parameters of the camera by debugging the wireless transmitter, wireless receiver, and camera, which should also be within the protection scope of this embodiment.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the wireless transmitter uses a blue light signal to connect to the wireless receiver wirelessly, and when used in an underwater environment, its transmission distance is longer. However, conventional wireless connection methods include but are not limited to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, radio frequency, infrared, sonar, etc., which should be within the protection scope of this embodiment.

[0046] Furthermore, a first installation cavity 5 is provided in the waterproof camera housing 1 , and the camera 2 is provided in the first installation cavity 5 .

[0047] Furthermore, a second installation cavity 6 is provided in the waterproof camera housing 1 , and the wireless receiver 3 is provided in the second installation cavity 6 .

[0048] Furthermore, the waterproof camera housing 1 comprises a waterproof front housing 11 and a waterproof rear housing 12. The waterproof front housing 11 and the waterproof rear housing 12 are sealed and connected to form a cavity, and the first installation cavity 5 and the second installation cavity 6 are both arranged in the cavity.

[0049] Furthermore, the wireless transmitter 4 includes a housing 41 , a control module 42 , and a wireless transmission module 43 . The control module 42 and the wireless transmission module 43 are both installed in the housing 41 , and the control module 42 is electrically connected to the wireless transmission module 43 .

[0050] Furthermore, the wireless transmitting module 43 includes an electroluminescent element 431, a reflective element 432, and a light-transmitting lens 433. The electroluminescent element 431 is electrically connected to the control module 42. The housing 41 includes an upper shell 411. The end of the upper shell 411 has an opening 412. The light-transmitting lens 433, the reflective element 432, and the electroluminescent element 431 are sequentially arranged in the upper shell 411 from the opening 412. In this embodiment, after the electroluminescent element 431 receives the control signal of the control module 42, it emits blue light through the lamp beads arranged therein, and then transmits it through the reflective element 432, and finally transmits it through the light-transmitting lens 433 and is received by the wireless receiver 3, thereby realizing the wireless connection between the wireless transmitter 4 and the wireless receiver 3, and realizing the wireless control of the camera shutter.

[0051] Furthermore, a lens fixing ring 434 is provided at the opening 412, and the outer wall of the lens fixing ring 434 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the upper shell 411, and a clamping position 413 is provided between the inner wall of the lens fixing ring 434 and the inner wall of the upper shell 411, and the light-transmitting lens 433 is provided on the clamping position 413. Through the arrangement of the above structure, after assembly, the light-transmitting lens 433, the reflector 432, and the electroluminescent member 431 can be pressed and held in the upper shell 411 in sequence by the lens fixing ring 434, and the lens fixing ring 434 and the upper shell 411 are detachably connected, which can also facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the light-transmitting lens 433, the reflector 432, and the electroluminescent member 431.

[0052] Furthermore, a heat sink 435 is provided on one side of the electroluminescent element 431 away from the reflective element 432 . The heat sink 435 is in contact with the inner wall of the upper shell 411 , and can conduct the heat of the electroluminescent element 431 to the upper shell 411 , thereby dissipating the heat through the upper shell 411 .

[0053] Furthermore, the electroluminescent element 431 uses a light board, and light-emitting lamp beads are arranged on the light board to realize the emission of light signals. In this embodiment, the light board is adapted to the high-power light-emitting demand. When the light-emitting power is small, the light board can be omitted and the lamp beads can be directly used for light-emitting.

[0054] Furthermore, the reflective element 432 is a reflective bowl.

[0055] Furthermore, the housing 41 further includes a lower housing 414 and a snap ring 415 , and the upper housing 411 and the lower housing 414 are detachably connected via the snap ring 415 .

[0056] Furthermore, the wireless transmitter 4 also includes a power supply module 44 , which is installed on the lower shell 414 and electrically connected to the control module 42 .

[0057] Furthermore, the power supply module 44 includes a battery 441, a power-on PCB board 442, and a sealed back cover 443. A battery compartment 416 is provided in the lower shell 414. A plurality of batteries 441 are provided. The plurality of batteries 441 are provided in the battery compartment 416 and are electrically connected to the control module 42. A connection port 417 is provided at the end of the battery compartment 416. The power-on PCB board 442 is located in the connection port 417 and is electrically connected to the battery 441 to achieve series connection between the plurality of batteries 441. The sealed back cover 443 is provided on the outer side of the power-on PCB board 442 and is detachably connected to the inner wall of the connection port 417. Through the above structural design, the sealed back cover 443 can press and lock the battery 441 and the power-on PCB board 442 in the lower shell 414. The sealed back cover 443 and the lower shell 414 are detachably connected, which can also facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the battery 441.

[0058] Furthermore, a first threaded member 444 is provided on the sealed rear cover 443, a second threaded member 445 is provided on the inner wall of the connection port 417, and a threaded handle 446 is further provided on the outer side of the sealed rear cover 443. One end of the first threaded member 444 is threadedly connected to the second threaded member 445, and the other end is fixedly connected to the threaded handle 446. The above structural design enables the first threaded member 444 to move relative to the second threaded member 445 through the external threaded handle 446, thereby realizing the disassembly and assembly between the sealed rear cover 443 and the lower shell 414.

[0059] Furthermore, the control module 42 includes a main control PCB board 421, a key PCB board 422, and a control button 423. The main control PCB board 421 and the key PCB board 422 are arranged in the lower shell 414. One end of the control button 423 is arranged above the key PCB board 422, and the other end passes through and is exposed outside the lower shell 414; and the electroluminescent component 431, the battery 441, and the key PCB board 422 are all electrically connected to the main control PCB board 421. In this embodiment, the main control PCB board 421 is used to control the operation of the entire wireless transmission module 43, and the key PCB board 422 is used to control the triggering of the key 423; when in use, by pressing the control key 423, the key PCB board 422 is triggered to work, and the trigger signal is transmitted to the main control PCB board 421. After receiving the signal, a control signal to open the shutter is sent to the electroluminescent component 431. After receiving the control signal, the electroluminescent component 431 emits blue light through the lamp beads set therein, and then emits it through the reflective component 432, and finally emits it through the transparent lens 433 and is received by the wireless receiver 3, thereby realizing a wireless connection between the wireless transmitter 4 and the wireless receiver 3, and realizing wireless control of the camera shutter.

[0060] Furthermore, the wireless receiver 3 includes a wireless receiving housing 31 and a wireless receiving mainboard 32 . The wireless receiving mainboard 32 is disposed in the wireless receiving housing 31 and is capable of receiving infrared signals emitted by the wireless transmitting module 43 .

[0061] Furthermore, a transparent light-transmitting window 33 is provided on the wireless receiving housing 31 , and the transparent light-transmitting window 33 faces the wireless receiving mainboard 32 , so as to facilitate the wireless receiving mainboard 32 to receive the infrared signal sent by the wireless transmitter 4 .

[0062] Furthermore, the wireless receiving shell 31 includes a wireless receiving upper shell 311 and a wireless receiving lower shell 312 , which are fixedly connected to form a cavity; the wireless receiving mainboard 32 is disposed in the cavity and fixedly connected to the wireless receiving upper shell 311 .

[0063] Furthermore, a transparent light-transmitting window 33 is installed on the wireless receiving upper shell 311 .

[0064] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera, characterized in that: include: Waterproof camera case for mounting the camera; A wireless receiver, used for receiving a wireless control signal for controlling the camera; A wireless transmitter, used for sending a wireless control signal for controlling the camera; The wireless transmitter is wirelessly connected to the wireless receiver, and the wireless receiver is connected to the camera.

2. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A first installation cavity is arranged in the waterproof camera housing, and the camera is arranged in the first installation cavity.

3. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A second installation cavity is arranged in the waterproof camera housing, and the wireless receiver is arranged in the second installation cavity.

4. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The waterproof camera housing comprises a waterproof front housing and a waterproof rear housing. The waterproof front housing and the waterproof rear housing are sealed and connected to form a cavity. The first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are both arranged in the cavity.

5. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless transmitter comprises a housing, a control module and a wireless transmitting module. The control module and the wireless transmitting module are both installed in the housing, and the control module is electrically connected to the wireless transmitting module.

6. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The wireless transmitting module includes an electroluminescent component, a reflective component, and a light-transmitting lens. The electroluminescent component is electrically connected to the control module. The shell includes a front shell. The end of the front shell has an opening. The light-transmitting lens, the reflective component, and the electroluminescent component are arranged in the front shell in sequence from the opening to the back.

7. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: A lens fixing ring is arranged at the opening, the outer wall of the lens fixing ring is detachably connected to the inner wall of the front shell, a clamping position is arranged between the inner wall of the lens fixing ring and the inner wall of the front shell, and the light-transmitting lens is arranged on the clamping position.

8. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The housing further comprises a rear housing and a snap ring, and the front housing and the rear housing are detachably connected via the snap ring.

9. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The wireless transmitter also includes a power supply module, which is installed on the rear shell and electrically connected to the control module.

10. A wireless device for controlling underwater photography of a camera as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: The power supply module includes a battery, a powered PCB board, and a sealed back cover. A battery compartment is provided in the back shell. A plurality of batteries are provided. The plurality of batteries are provided in the battery compartment and are electrically connected to the control module. A connecting port is provided at the end of the battery compartment. The powered PCB board is located in the connecting port and is electrically connected to the battery to realize series connection between the plurality of batteries. The sealed back cover is provided on the outer side of the powered PCB board and is detachably connected to the inner wall of the connecting port.

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